Balaton® Tart Cherry
Balaton® Tart Cherry
Prunus cerasus 'Balaton®'
Balaton® Tart Cherry is an interesting tart cherry with more flavor and "body" than Montmorency. It is well flavored and is firmer and not as juicy as Montmorency. It makes a great dried tart cherry and is good for fresh eating and pies too. It ripens a week or more later than Montmorency.
Pricing
Height12-18 Feet
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Spread10-15 Feet
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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance TipsBalaton is more vigorous than Montmorency and blooms a little later. It is not quite as productive as Montmorency. We suggest planting it with other tart cherries as a little cross-pollination may help set more fruit, although it is considered self-fertile. The tree is less susceptible to bacterial leaf spot than Montmorency and it will hold its leaves much better through the summer.
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A Little HistoryBalaton® was introduced into the US from Hungary where it has been a popular cherry for a long time. It is making inroads into the commercial tart cherry market at present.
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USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8
Characteristics & Attributes
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Bloom Character
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Self-fertile |
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Mid-season blooming |
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Fruit Characteristics
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Growth Rate/Habit
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Early to bear |
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Average vigor |
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Harvest Period
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Concentrated harvest |
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Late season |
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Other Attributes
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Sweet-tart |
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Keeps well |
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Site Requirements
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Winter hardy |
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Full Sun |
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Frost Resistant |
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Skill Required
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Uses
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Cooking or baking |
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Juice or Cider |
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Canning or freezing |
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High dessert quality |
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Good for pies |
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Good for drying |
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